Gift boosts mental health research

Thanks to a gift of $2.9M from the Irving Ludmer Family Foundation, hope is on the horizon to understand why some children are vulnerable to conditions like autism, attention deficit disorder and social anxiety.

‘Lost’ languages in the brain

An infant’s mother tongue creates neural patterns that the brain retains even if the child totally stops using the language, according to a study by scientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and McGill University’s Department of Psychology.

The Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital – The Neuro, is a world-leading destination for brain research and advanced patient care. Since its founding in 1934 by renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Wilder Penfield, The Neuro has grown to be the largest specialized neuroscience research and clinical centre in Canada, and one of the largest in the world. The seamless integration of research, patient care, and training of the world’s top minds make The Neuro uniquely positioned to have a significant impact on the understanding and treatment of nervous system disorders.